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Madeline in America and Other Holiday Tales [SIGNED BY J. B. MARCIANO]

Bemelmans, Ludwig; John Bemelmans Marciano

New York: Arthur A. Levine Books. An Imprint of Scholastic Press, (1999). Stated first edition, third printing. Hardcover. Lg. quarto. 111,[1]pp. Gold-stamped and color illustrated paper-covered boards in original illustrated dust jacket. Illustrated endpapers. "In time for the sixtieth anniversary of her birth comes one last wonderful story to treasure about the mischievous Madeline. Here readers will learn Madeline's last name, join her and the girl's for horseback rides and a tour of the world's greatest store, and get a hint of what lies in Miss Madeline's future.' Profusely illustrated with color reproductions of drawings by John Bemelmans Marciano, who is the grandson of the original artist of the Madeline series, Ludwig Bemelmans. Signed by J. B. Bemelmans on illustrated half-title page. Edges of dj slightly creased. Parts of bottom edge on boards slightly bumped. Tight copy in near fine condition. vg. Item #26840 ISBN: 0590039105